New Legends

Rating:
Summary: More literary than fun
Review: An interesting and somewhat ambitious collection of stories. Most of them are not, in fact, "hard" SF in any meaningful way.

In general, the stories are more interesting than truly entertaining, with a couple of exceptions; the authors and editor seem more interested in impressing critics than in old-fashioned sense of wonder. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it does suggest that those of us who lack highbrow tastes should approach the book with some caution. (Also, most of the stories are on the downbeat side, which is typical of the literary approach.)

Rating:
Summary: More literary than fun
Review: An interesting and somewhat ambitious collection of stories. Most of them are not, in fact, "hard" SF in any meaningful way.

In general, the stories are more interesting than truly entertaining, with a couple of exceptions; the authors and editor seem more interested in impressing critics than in old-fashioned sense of wonder. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it does suggest that those of us who lack highbrow tastes should approach the book with some caution. (Also, most of the stories are on the downbeat side, which is typical of the literary approach.)

Rating:
Summary: If you liked "Child of the River" or "Diaspora" try it.
Review: This contained "Wang's Carpet" which I believe became part of "Diaspora" & "Recording Angel" which is set in the world of "Child of the River". It also contains other good stories enjoy!